Campion's storytelling conveys darkness and foreboding that thrills until the end, with great performances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
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Mia Hansen-Løve's new film, appearing in the 'Main Slate' section of New York Film Festival, pays homage to Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
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Martin Edralin's drama focuses on the challenges encountered by Joshua, a shy Filipino man caring for his senior parents.
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'Kevin Smith's Secret Stash' by Kevin Smith is a wonderful memento for any devotee of the man and his movies.
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LFG stands for Let's F*cking Go, the warriors' cry for the U.S. International Women's Soccer Team as the struggle for equal rights, equal pay.
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Koen Mortier's film is an intriguing last train stop in a woulda been, coulda been relationship.
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Writer/director Chyna Robinson's feature debut is a stunning indictment of spousal abuse.
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Actress, screenwriter, and director Maria Corina Ramirez explains her choices in developing 'Bridges' and how the story fits in the expanding tapestry of Latin American films.
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